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Energizing Coconut Coffee

Happy 2018! I cannot believe that it has been another incredible year with all you foodies. I am so thankful for all of the opportunities this year brought, including becoming a guest chef at Laney and Lu cafe, spreading my real food community even wider, sharing more recipes with you, traveling to London for the first time, and teaching a cooking class for kids at my local Whole Foods. Wow! 2017 was truly an amazing year, which makes me even more excited for 2018.

So now we begin January, which everyone assumes to be the “resolution month” of the year. However, instead of only having a healthy intention or resolution this month, I challenge you to work on improving one aspect of your life with each month this year. This could mean drinking more water, eating more fruits and veggies, becoming more active, taking more time to relax, or improving your relationships with others. I tend to think that having one specific time everyone has to “change” their lifestyle each year seems a bit daunting, so instead of dealing with this pressure looming over your head each winter, try to just make small self-improvements throughout the year. This way, you can just focus on the positives and improve your health all year, rather than the negative things you want to change about yourself.

Anyways, this month I am sharing a delicious recipe with you for a healthier, warming “latte” recipe I have been loving recently. I’m sure you all have heard about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil (which I will detail in an upcoming post), but one of my favorite uses for it is in my coffee. Weird, right? You actually can’t taste the flavor from the oil, and instead it just adds a light creaminess and energy boost. On school mornings, I often eat breakfast very early and don’t have much time to make anything complicated, so although I enjoy making creative breakfasts, paring this coffee with a fruit and nut bar or smoothie is a great solution.

This coffee also has a new ingredient that I just started using in it, called Collagen Peptides. Collagen contains the essential amino acids that make up most of the proteins in our bodies, so it is great for strengthening hair, skin, and nails (which everyone can benefit from.) It is a totally safe powder for all ages with just one ingredient, and has no taste at all. You can find it at any health food store, and while it is pricey, one container goes a long way. The collagen in my coffee adds a nice protein boost that keeps me going all the way to lunch.

Also, I know that some people tend to have concerns regarding caffeine at a young age (or any age, really) and the effects it has on people. While normal coffee and milk does tend to give me a caffeine crash, this collagen and coconut latte does not, likely because of the healthy fats and protein that balances it out. However, this is only with my personal experience, so it’s important for everyone to research individually what morning drink, if any, works for them.

Without further ado, here is my favorite new coconut coffee recipe that I hope you all enjoy! Please comment with your ideas regarding the new year and resolutions, and I hope you all have a happy and healthy start to 2018. Thanks for being a great community and spreading the real food love! ❤

Energizing Coconut Coffee

Ingredients:

1 cup organic, hot brewed coffee

1 tbsp organic coconut oil

2 tbsp organic milk (or dairy-free milk, if you’d prefer)

1 scoop Collagen Peptides

1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

To begin, add all ingredients to your blender. Blend on high for five to ten seconds, until combined, and then transfer to your favorite mug or to-go cup. Enjoy!